University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: jmlee29

“Fostering Success” for Students Who Come to UW-Madison from Foster Care

Educational outcomes for students who have experienced foster care are problematic. For the small percentage of foster kids who go to college, making it to graduation is difficult given the constellation of factors often present in the lives of young people who experienced foster care, including and notably a lack of formal and informal supports. …

Social Worker

The City of Middleton is seeking a full-time social worker. This position works across the Senior Center, Police Department, and EMS to support older adults, families, and community members through advocacy, crisis response, resource connection, and compassionate care. Job Location: MiddletonOrganization: City of Middleton Social Worker Job Summary

Youth CCS Case Specialist

Job Description: Provides comprehensive outpatient assessment and support services to consumers, referred from both internal and external sources, who have mental health or alcohol and other drug abuse challenges. Job Location: Oshkosh, WIOrganization: Human Services – Behavioral Health Services Division More information

Social Work Specialist – Family Support

Job Description: Assists individuals who have a disability, ages 0 to 22, and their families, in determining care needs and outcomes. Provides information on resources to meet identified needs, assesses for eligibility of programs, and assists in the creation of a service plan. Provide ongoing support and service coordination to children who are in need …

Case Manager

Get ready for something amazing! Imagine this: generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays. And that’s just the start of the incredible perks you’ll enjoy at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care …

Direct Support Professional

Higher Ground, Housing, LLC are seeking experienced, energetic and passionate direct support professionals (“DSP”) to assist in the implementation of an individualized daily living support program for a young man on the autism spectrum. The DSP position is an hourly position, reporting to a Residential Director responsible for overseeing and managing the program. Functioning as …

Residential Director

Higher Ground, Housing, LLC are seeking an experienced, energetic and passionate Residential Director to implement and manage an individualized daily living support program in a private residence for a young man on the autism spectrum. It is preferred (but not required) that the Residential Director live in the residence. This position is a full-time, salaried …

Dr. Celina Doria Hosts Reproductive Justice Event

Assistant Professor Celina Doria recently hosted two acompañantes from Mexico, Bianca Acuña Valverde and Perla Martinez Reynoso. Acompañantes are feminist abortion activists who support pregnant people having medication abortions outside of clinical settings. While in town, the acompañantes gave a guest lecture in Dr. Doria’s Reproductive Justice course, met with members of a Latina-led doula …

In the News: Associate Professor, Tova Walsh, Co-Authors Op-Ed in The Hill

Julie Ahnen, MSW ’84, Receives Wisconsin Women in Government Legacy Award

Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and supporting women who serve the public in government at all levels, recognized the many contributions to public service and child welfare by School of Social Work alum Julie Ahnen with its Legacy Award for her “significant, lasting contributions to government through …